Hello folks. I did a search as to his matter and did not find much. Here is my situation and questions;

I have a regular cab, (1500), 1997 with the 5.9L that I run for work as of now, this is not my daily driver. The truck has been very dependable but I am looking to buy new and use the new truck as a DD as well. I do NOT need the Diesel as the most I ever pull is my boat of which weighs all of 4K total. I do need the 8' Bed however and that limits me to the new Crew cab or the slightly older Quad cab trucks.

I do not want another Regular cab at this stage of the game. The wifes ride is fine if we go around town so it isn't like MPG is a major factor at all. I figure 10 to 12 would do me fine as to MPG.
That said, my question is towards Power of the Hemi. I would lean to the 4:10 gears, 4x4 and am wondering as to how this setup would handle a Payload of say 1,200 to 1,500#s daily?
I should have mentioned above that I want a 2500 Crew Cab or Quad cab. I know most will scoff at the Hemi and the size of the 2500 truck, but as I said, I just don't need the 6.7L nor the maintenance on them, tho I would love one it does Not make sense for me. My needs will not change in the future as to towing as I am allready almost 53 and am pretty set on what I haul/tow.
So, I look forward to any and all input be it positive or negative. As can be seen I run my ride for a long time. Thanks for looking.

Larry

 

There are some illuminating posts on this forum under the "TOWING" thread.

This link may help:

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/201...ammlup2500.pdf

 

Thank you for that, I will read that, still looking for more input tho.

Larry

 

I don't know if that other post is going to help you answer your question. The hemi in the 2500 is tuned differently and may have a wildly different torque curve. The 2500 also has 4:10 and 4:56 rear axle options which are not available in the 1500.

 

OK, I read the info pertaining to the truck I'd like, Thank You for the link 05Dakotaho. Much appreciated. I would like to get some real world thoughts as to owners of a 2009/10 with the Hemi and either the 3:73's or the 4:10 gears in a 4x4 2500 if possible tho. Paper stats are a great thing but real world tends to help decisions alot more for me.
More questions that come to mind are; How are the newer Auto Transmissions holding up compared to the one's of about my year and also does the new tranny hunt alot for gears while under load?
I just am trying to make an informed decision before I go spend around 45k for a new ride...

Larry

 

The truck will be largely unaffected by that amount of weight.

What additional maintenance is required on the 6.7? From my understanding they are relatively bullet proof.

 

I was not aware that 1 could get the 4:56 without getting the Power Wagon? Oh well, probably would not need that steep a gear anyway for my needs. Thanks for the comment!. I will more than likely run stock size tires with maybe AT tires. No need for the real fancy stuff here as it will be driven probably 90% for work and the other 10% pulling my boat back and forth to the UP and for hunting up north.

Larry

 

As to maintenance, I probably should have worded it better. I just want a Gasser. Plain and simple. I have read tons on the Cummins and would love to own 1 but cannot justify the extra 8k for my needs. Never meant to knock it in any way shape or form.

Larry

 

From my friend's who are techs at the local, fairly large dealer, the '09 Heavy Dutys with the VCT Hemi were all over the '09 1500's and were a significant step-up in power and torque from the '02-'08's. The main downside IMO is the 5spd tranny, which has proven to be excellent in reliability, but is outdated in that it should be a 6 speed, with 4 gears before hitting the 1:1, and then the two overdrives.

 

My 1500 pulls that much weight like it's not even there, with 3.92 gears. I think you'd be more than fine with 4.10s.